Design Engineer I, Electrical

BENEFITS @ PROVIDENCE. As an employee-owned company Providence Engineerings benefits and perks are designed to foster a rewarding work/life balance and truly support our employee-owners throughout their career.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Providence is 100% employee owned. Our ESOP serves as a retirement plan for employee-owners by holding tax-free investments on their behalf.
401(k) Retirement Program with company match.
Medical / Prescription Insurance. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Health Savings Account.
Paid Vacation. Eleven Paid Holidays. Paid Sick Leave.
Flex Time.
Life Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Professional Registration & Licensure Reimbursement. Professional Development Education.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer I Electrical will complete routine engineering work on projects of varying sizes under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adopt a positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable constructible affordable and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice

Perform routine or entry-level engineering tasks neatly accurately and efficiently to meet budget hours estimate provided by supervisor

Prepare engineering calculations and minor designs while developing skills to take professional engineer exam for licensing

Work on multiple concurrent projects for various project managers and sometimes for other branches

Document project experience for NCEES record to facilitate future licensure

After gaining experience prepare hours estimates for project proposals for use by project manager

Develop communications skills through correspondence and coordination with internal clients

Attend design meetings construction meetings and site visits with experienced engineer

Comply with company policies and procedures

Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions

Participate in networking and Young Professionals events

Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Experience and Skills

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering with electrical emphasis or a closely related field is required

Complete and pass Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)

0-2 years of related experience as a student intern or employment experience as an Engineer-in-Training highly preferred

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to use computer software for modeling elements of electrical distribution systems and design and rendering of lighting fixture layouts in concert with hand-written calculations; software includes SKM ETAP or Easy Power for electrical distribution system modeling and Visual or Agi 32 for lighting system design and rendering

Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records